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The use of public engagement in tackling climate change
Drawing from compelling results and evaluation findings of a range of public dialogues around climate change, Involve argue there is clear evidence that engaging people in a meaningful way has the potential to change attitudes and behaviours towards tackling climate … more » – The use of public engagement in tackling climate change
Direct Democracy: Constructive People Power or Weapon of Mass Destruction? Lessons from the American West
Direct democracy is one of the most controversial of democratic tools. It is suggested by some as a key way to reinvigorate democracy but others are much more sceptical of its use. One of the reasons may be the experience of … more » – Direct Democracy: Constructive People Power or Weapon of Mass Destruction? Lessons from the American West
2050 Pathways Public Dialogue
The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) developed a series of online tools to engage the public in choices the UK has to make to move to a secure, low-carbon energy system over the period to 2050. Involve supported Ipsos … more » – 2050 Pathways Public Dialogue
Pathways through Participation
Pathways through Participation aimed to improve our understanding of how and why people participate, how their involvement changes over time, and what pathways, if any, exist between different activities. more » – Pathways through Participation
A global development framework after 2015: Engaging poor people in its formulation
We are now less than four years away from 2015, the date for achieveing the targets set by The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Despite their many failings, the goals have been remarkably successful at mobilising public opinion, as well framing … more » – A global development framework after 2015: Engaging poor people in its formulation
Making the case for public engagement
This Involve and Consumer Focus Toolkit demonstrates how to make the case for engagement using monetary terms. There is a substantial amount of anecdotal evidence in support of public engagement and some case study evidence showing that the value of … more » – Making the case for public engagement
Deliberative Public Engagement – Nine Principles
Deliberative public engagement is a distinctive approach to involving people in decision-making. It is different from other forms of engagement in that it is about giving participants time to consider and discuss an issue in depth before they come to … more » – Deliberative Public Engagement – Nine Principles
Surveying Open Government in the OECD
There is a growing movement to promote more openness in governments across the world. As a result there has been an increase in the number of laws devoted to giving citizens greater rights to access the documents and proceedings of … more » – Surveying Open Government in the OECD
Best value statutory guidance consultation: Involve response
In April the government announced its plans to repeal the Duty to Involve. Given the lack of evidence about how and whether the Duty to Involve is working, we asked you, our network, to provide your own thoughts and experiences. Thank you … more » – Best value statutory guidance consultation: Involve response
Local Society 2011
The Local Society seminar, organised by Involve, Urban Forum and Local Government Leadership, took place on 4 February 2011. The event brought together leaders from across sectors, local government, central government, civil society and business – who are changing the … more » – Local Society 2011